Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao's horror-comedy sequel, Stree 2, has taken the Indian box office by storm. Released on Independence Day, the film has shattered records, proving that the appetite for supernatural thrillers is insatiable. The film's opening day collection was a staggering Rs 76.
5 crores, instantly making it the highest-grossing opener of 2024, surpassing even the much-anticipated Fighter. With a day two collection of Rs 23.6 crores, Stree 2 triumphantly crossed the Rs 100 crore mark within just two days of its release.
This unprecedented feat is a testament to the film's mass appeal and the strong fan following of the franchise. #Stree2 is UNSTOPPABLE 💥🔥 100 crs in 2 Days. Wed previews 9.
40 cr, Thu 55.40 cr, Fri 35.30 cr.
Total: ₹ 100.10 cr. #RajkummarRao #shradhakapoor pic.
twitter.com/ABMDHQPyeD — Kalpesh (@KalpeshTweets) August 17, 2024 It's not the fans but even the people from the industry have come forward to appreciate the film. Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut and filmmaker Hansal Mehta have praised Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao's horror-comedy Stree 2.
Taking to their respective social media platforms, they lauded Amar Kaushik, the director of the film as well as the cast members. Kangana said that in India not ‘enough credit or appreciation’ is given to directors. Hansal called the film ‘a triumph for Indian mainstream cinema’.
Interestingly, Stree 2 is part of a larger cinematic universe that began to take shape with the 2022 film, Bhediya. This horror-comedy starring Varun Dhawan introduced a shared world of supernatural elements, linking it to the Stree universe through shared characters and storylines. The post-credits scene of Bhediya was a particularly exciting moment for fans, as it featured a crossover with the characters from Stree.
#Stree2 is on fire, crossing ₹100 cr in just 3 days! Despite a regular Friday, it hit the ₹35 cr mark, a rare feat in 2024. Multiplexes are packed, and Tier 2 & 3 cities are buzzing. With Raksha Bandhan around the corner, it’s heading for a massive ₹200 cr extended weekend.
pic.twitter.com/bNxzZiNqO6 — Piyush Chaturvedi (@mr_chaturvedi9) August 17, 2024 This strategic universe-building has proven to be a masterstroke for Maddock Films.
By creating interconnected stories and characters, the studio has managed to generate significant buzz and anticipation for each new release. With Stree 2 now a massive success, expectations for future installments in this horror-comedy universe are undoubtedly high. READ MORE: Stree 3 Confirmed Even Before The Release Of Stree 2: 'We Have Already Written Stree 3.
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